White Knot Barn
11805 Co Rd R45, Prole, IA 50229
Barns, Farms & Ranches in Des Moines, Iowa
We list 21 barns, farms & ranches in Des Moines ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
Farm Boy Party & Events
10660 E County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
Red Acre Barn
4053 Kirkwood St, Prole, IA 50229
Carper Vineyard and Winery
4603 Dakota St, Norwalk, IA 50211
Stine Barn
4000 Turnberry Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Sacred Willow Farms
1120 Poplar Ave, Prairie City, IA 50228
Bella's Farmhouse and Venue
4135 30th Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
Country Lane Lodge
29300 Prospect Cir, Adel, IA 50003
The Chateau at White Oak
15065 NE White Oak Dr a, Cambridge, IA 50046
Sunset Ridge Barn
4835 Lisbon St, Prole, IA 50229
Bailey Farms Barn and Venue
7919 Hwy G 76highway, New Virginia, IA 50210
Quakerdale Farms
26866 Co Rd S55, New Providence, IA 50206
The Keller Brick Barn
25967 T Ave, Dallas Center, IA 50063
Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
This rustic, lakefront venue is available to rent for special events & meetings.
Summerset Winery
15101 Fairfax St, Indianola, IA 50125
Irishman Acres' Clover Barn
8382 NE 88th St, Bondurant, IA 50035
Barnes’ Place, LLC.
20932 350th St, Adel, IA 50003
Wooden Wheel Winery & Event Center
1179 IA-92, Keota, IA 52248
Wilson's Orchard & Farm (Des Moines)
3201 15th Ave, Cumming, IA 50061
Magnolia Farms
34386 Old Portland Rd, Adel, IA 50003
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Casual hotel offering a restaurant & bar, plus a heated indoor pool & a fitness center.
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Meeting-planner FAQs for Des Moines
Common questions for booking corporate events in Des Moines, Iowa.
What's the typical capacity range for barns, farms & ranches in Des Moines?
4 of the 21 barns, farms & ranches on this page publish room capacities. Their largest rooms run from 50 to 535 guests. Half of those list 300 or more. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds, and a room's largest number is its tightest one. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
Are catering and AV included in barns, farms & ranches quotes?
It varies. Some Des Moines barns, farms & ranches bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
What do barns, farms & ranches in Des Moines cost?
We don't print one. Not one of the 21 barns, farms & ranches on this page publishes a rate to us, so any figure here would be invented. Venue pricing moves with the date, the day of the week, the headcount, and whether the room carries a food-and-beverage minimum, so the only real number is the one the venue quotes you. Send your date and guest count and up to 3 Des Moines venues reply with theirs.
Can I get parking, AV, accessibility, and other logistics info upfront?
Yes — these are standard items in any Des Moines venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
What's the cancellation policy for barns, farms & ranches in Des Moines?
Each venue sets its own, and we hold no contract terms for any of the barns, farms & ranches on this page, so there is no deposit or refund figure for us to quote. Ask the venue in writing for the deposit amount, the payment schedule, and what is refundable at each point before your date, and get all three before you sign.
Do Des Moines barns, farms & ranches accommodate hybrid (in-person + virtual) events?
Most modern Des Moines barns, farms & ranches support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
Des Moines at a glance
High-level metrics about Des Moines for corporate event planning. Sources: US Census, regional CVBs, public visitor reports.
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Notes from planners on Des Moines, Iowa
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- Aquariums 35 venues
- Hotels & Resorts 33 venues
- Art Galleries 28 venues
- Photo & Video Studios 22 venues
- Restaurants with Private Dining 20 venues
- Outdoor & Garden Venues 19 venues
- Banquet Halls 17 venues
- Breweries & Distilleries 17 venues
- Coworking Spaces with Event Areas 16 venues
- Country & Golf Clubs 15 venues
- Sports Stadiums & Arenas 13 venues
- Conference Centers 8 venues
- Historic Mansions & Estates 8 venues
- Zoos & Botanical Gardens 7 venues
- Theaters & Performing Arts Venues 7 venues
- Wineries & Vineyards 6 venues
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